A 61-year-old Fairhope woman named Jeana Renea Gamble was arrested at a “No Kings” protest on October 18, 2025, for wearing a large inflatable penis costume. She was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
Details of the Incident
The Protest: Gamble was participating in a “No Kings” rally, a national event protesting against President Donald Trump, near the Baldwin Square Shopping Center in Fairhope, Alabama.
The Costume: She was wearing a large, inflatable phallic costume and holding a sign.
The Arrest: Fairhope police responded to multiple complaints about the costume and alleged traffic hazards. An officer, Colonel Andrew Babb, approached Gamble and requested she remove the costume, deeming it “obscene” for a “family town”. When she refused to comply and attempted to walk away, Babb grabbed her and, with the assistance of other officers, wrestled her to the ground and handcuffed her.
The Charges: Gamble was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, both misdemeanors.
Legal Proceedings and Aftermath
Legal Defense: Gamble’s attorneys, including David Gespass, filed a motion to dismiss the charges, arguing that her arrest violated her First Amendment rights to political expression.
Motion Denied: A city judge denied the motion to dismiss in November 2025.
Court Date: Gamble’s case is scheduled for trial in Fairhope Municipal Court on January 6 or 7, 2026.
Public Reaction: The incident garnered national media attention and sparked a debate over free speech versus public obscenity, with civil liberties groups arguing the arrest was an indefensible violation of her constitutional rights.